Wine Dark Short Film Festival
The Wine Dark Short Film Festival (WDSFF) is London’s first film festival dedicated to mental health, disability and neurodiversity. Now in its second year, WDSFF celebrates often-unsung voices in the film industry. The festival will proudly showcase short films that are either created by D/deaf, disabled, or neurodiverse filmmakers or explore themes related to mental health, disability, and exclusion.
The festival offers more than just screenings. Filmmakers will have the opportunity to network, collaborate, and promote their work among like-minded creatives. Our programme includes discussions and Q&As on disability and neurodiversity, featuring experts and industry professionals. This year, we’re proud to be hosting the festival at the beautiful ActOne Cinema in Acton, West London, on the 15th of November 2025.
SCHEDULE
12:00 – Welcome & Introduction
12:10 – Short Movies Block 1 – Threads of Fate
13:15 – Short Movies Block 2 – Crossing the Styx
14:30 – “TOOLS FOR THE ARTIST: “HOW TO SURVIVE AND THRIVE THROUGH PERSONAL CHALLENGES as an ARTIST in the entertainment business” talk and Q&A with Bonnie MacBird (30 min)
15:00 – Networking in the Café
16:00 – Short Movies Block 3 – Herculean efforts
17:00 – Short Movies Block 4 – Dionysiac Dreams
18:15 – “Disability Advocacy as a Filmmaker and Agent” talk and Q&A with Sarah Leigh (30 min)
19:00 – Awards Ceremony
19:45 – Afterparty in the Café/Bar